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Hostel Gandhi

2.0 star property
Hostel in Chennai with free parking

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Exterior
Living area
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the area

Guindy, a neighbourhood in Chennai, is home to Hostel Gandhi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina Beach and ECR Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Guindy Race Course or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
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Map
Second Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, No. 5, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600032

What's nearby

  • Olympia Tech Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • MIOT International Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pondy Bazaar - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Saidapet Metro Station - 5 min drive
  • Ekkattuthangal Station - 12 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adyar Ananda Bhavan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Saravana Bhavan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Layalee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daalchini Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moz Burger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gandhi

Hostel near Chennai Trade Centre
At Hostel Gandhi, you can look forward to a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, outdoor furniture and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with a personal chef and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettles, portable fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: INR 50 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Hostel Gandhi Chennai
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Gandhi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Gandhi?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Gandhi?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Gandhi?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hostel Gandhi located?

Located in Guindy, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Olympia Tech Park, St. Thomas Mount National Shrine and Devi Cineplex. Chennai Trade Centre and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ekkattuthangal Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ashok Nagar Station is 20 minutes.

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Hostel Gandhi Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoregan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to stay in such a comforts place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Supportive staff….Ac switched off early morning 7am than switch on at 7 evening. Hostel is located in front of mosque and narrow road where cab/taxi can’t reach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Livia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I have stayed for one night, unfortunately this has been the weakest accommodation I got in India during 3 weeks. The area was a bit smelly. I can't evaluate the breakfast cause they started after my departure. I would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rajesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hostel. 2private room, and men domitory room and women domitory room plus common area and kitchen. Owner, Sadhu was very nice and we enjoy chatting everyday. Free local Indian breakfast was nice. First, we booked 2nights, but we add one more week ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020